as in begins
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor
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The mission now begins final checkout activities.—
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
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As the pooch chews on the glove, the battery is suddenly damaged and begins to smoke.—
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The first leg of the annual championship commences this Saturday, January 3, and wraps up on Saturday, January 17.—
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Hickey’s expectations come as Wall Street readies for the new trading year, which commences with Friday’s opening bell.—
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Planning your Sunday Sunday starts drier, but another cold front moves through late in the day.—
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The waterfront views steal the show, especially as boats drift by and the light starts to change.—
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Unlike flip-style Razr models, this device opens outward into a tablet-like form factor built for productivity and immersive media.—
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Season 10 opens in the shadow of a devastating explosion, with the women left to pick up the pieces.—
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“Falls (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/falls%20%28to%29. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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